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| Decide what type of party you want to have (formal, special occasion, holiday, etc.), and whether you prefer a buffet style, full-scale service dinner, or other arrangement. | |
| Decide how much you have to spend on decorations, food, services (caterers, entertainment, florist, etc.), rental space, etc. Print out a copy of our Party Budget Checklist http://www.printablechecklists.com/checklist52.shtml, and keep track of estimates for your party. | |
| Determine how many guests will be invited, and begin gathering all addresses and phone #s. | |
| Select, purchase, address, and mail your invitations -- ask for RSVPs. | |
| Ask family or friends to help plan the special day. | |
| Set a date, time, and place for your party. | |
| Decide what food and beverages will be served. | |
| Purchase decorations, paper goods, etc. | |
| Make sure you and your family have party outfits picked out and cleaned. | |
| If you're having a party in your own home, decide where you'll set out the food & beverages, guests' coats, and decorations. | |
| Make a final guest list. | |
| Confirm all hired services. | |
| Clean your home if your party will be hosted there. | |
| Begin to decorate -- Have fun and don't rush! | |
| Gather extra chairs if you don't have enough, and any extra items you may need. | |
| Touch base with party helpers. | |
| Relax...things will go smoothly! | |
| Make sure your home is clean. Spot-check and vacuum once more. | |
| Put out place settings and the rest of the decorations. | |
| If renting space for your party, pack up all the supplies that you'll need to bring with you. Print out our Party Day Checklist http://www.printablechecklists.com/checklist53.shtml to keep organized. | |
| Touch base with all your party helpers. | |
| Use our Party Day Checklist http://www.printablechecklists.com/checklist53.shtml to keep your party on track! | |
| Have a great time! |
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